Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 354

Blake knew Ezra very well, and he was aware of the risks involved in Pearl’s plan. He also recognized that Pearl’s actions might even infuriate Ezra.

Smirking, Pearl said, “I’ve thought it through. Although he’s forbidden me from returning to Enswood, he can’t keep an eye on me all the time. You can tell him that Glenn has borrowed your helicopter for some fun. When Master Ezra asks about me, just say that I’ve been staying here with you.”

Pearl was the only one who could come up with such a bold idea.

Heaving a sigh, Blake commented, “I don’t know who you take after. You’re so stubborn and willful.”

Stunned, Pearl tried to figure that out. Her father, James, had always been gentle and had a knack for mediating conflicts when he was in town. It led her to believe that she might have inherited her mother’s fiery temper.

“Stop hesitating, Blake. It’s a deal!”

Blake agreed, even though it would be the first time he had ever told such a big lie to Ezra. Yet, he felt surprisingly calm, almost exhilarated by the thrill of doing something forbidden.

at Glenn’s place, so Pearl headed there.

flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. “Blake just called me. Are you planning

haven’t been back there in a long time, and I miss the people and things there,” Pearl replied

“You don’t need to explain. I know it must be

at Glenn. “Yes, absence does

but a trace of sadness clouded his gaze as he stared at the fallen leaves on the ground.

decided not to press further. “Alright, I won’t keep you any longer.

she was about

suddenly Glenn stopped her. She turned around abruptly, her charming

in his

him had he met her first, but the words wouldn’t come out. Instead, he simply said, “Call me if you need

and offer help whenever she

“Okay, bye!”

her way, not noticing the usually bright and optimistic Glens had suddenly become